If you've been following my blog you will have seen posts about my papier-mâché models. I make display models for shops and hotels and...

With just a little time, some hot glue sticks and metallic paints you can create stunning wall art. I often look to mother nature for...

Today I just had to put out one of my Halloween models/exhibits or whatever you want to call it! There is just NO room inside! Does...

As a Botanist I've always been interested in the symbiotic relationship between humans and plants. As an artist I am fascinated by the,...

Unwinding after a long day can be challenging, especially during high temperatures and humidity. But for me, nothing beats tactile...

Where I come from (Lancashire) the word Critter is an informal, and often affectionate, name given to any living creature especially...

This cute dog is made in the same way as all my animal heads, ET , Dobby and all the other characters you can see at Jumble House....

Welcome to Jumble House. A little house that was only meant to be a Casa Vacanza but which kept us safe through Covid and has a very...

After weeks of top thirty temperatures and exhausting humidity dawn broke this morning clothed in a white mist. With it came a beautiful...

Colour is just SO important when it comes to moods and emotions. It's like music. My choice of tracks depends on my mood. It's the...

I’ve written and illustrated trwelve books over the past eight years using different styles of illustration. My last one, ‘Just Bear’...

Today at Jumble House We've been designing and painting wine glasses using Acrylic Psinter pens. These are waterproof and UV-resistant -...

Today we are decorating flowerpots at Jumble House. Materials: Ceramic pots White glue Tissues Black acrylic paint Air Dry Clay Metallic...

This year I wanted a rustic garden. A garden where the man made objects blended in with nature. Considering my 'garden' is actually...

Painting is not really my 'thing' preferring more tactile pursuits like ceramics and papier-mâché. But, occasionally, when I really feel...

You know the feeling. You buy a nice new canvas with the intention of painting something then you haven't a clue what to paint or how to...

I love plants. Big or small. Wild or cultivated and I'm happiest when I'm amongst them. It doesn't matter where I am. The tropical...

It's a beautiful morning and the garden is looking good. My little 'creatures' are now blending in with the foliage and look quite 'at...

Feel, smell, watch as coffee, green tea and saffron create a fantasy woodland. This painting technique is a wonderfully way to relax.

Castel Rigone, with it's incredible views over Lago Trasimeno and the surrounding valleys is one of the most beautiful hilltop villages...